Philip of Parma

Philip of Parma (15 March 1720-18 July 1765) was Duke of Parma, Piacenza, and Guastalla from 18 October 1748 to 18 July 1765, succeeding Maria Theresa and preceding Ferdinand of Parma.

Biography
Philip was born in Madrid, Spain on 15 March 1720, the son of King Felipe V of Spain and Elisabeth Farnese. In 1748, following the War of the Austrian Succession, Austria lost the Duchy of Parma, and Philip became its new ruler. Parma was ruined by many years of warfare, but Philip ruled as an enlightened despot, stimulating education and philosophy. He died in Alessandria in 1765 at the age of 45.